Michael Jordan nearly tied an all-time All-Star Game record with his 40 points in the 1988.

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1988 All-Star Game recap

Posted Feb 27 2013 1:43PM

EAST 138, WEST 133, at Chicago StadiumATTENDANCE: 18,403MVP: Michael Jordan

At the 1988 All-Star Game, two legends of the game left a lasting mark. In the East's 138-133 win, Michael Jordan garnered MVP honors after totaling 40 points, eight rebounds, four steals and four blocks while showing off his trademark late-game clutch scoring.

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Jordan scored 16 of his points in the final 5:30 of the game as the East pulled away from the West. His 40 points were two points shy of the All-Star Game's single-game scoring mark of 42 held by Wilt Chamberlain.

Though Jordan's performance was near-historic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's play was one for the record books. Abdul-Jabbar scored 10 points in 14 minutes to give him 247 career All-Star Game points and the title as the game's No. 1 all-time scorer.

Knicks big man Patrick Ewing made his All-Star debut in this game for the East, scoring nine points off the bench in 16 minutes. While Ewing made his debut, Sixers guard Maurice Cheeks played in his fourth and final All-Star Game, serving as a reserve for the East.